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Imbue , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Imbued ; p. pr. & vb. n. Imbuing.] [L. imbuere; pref. im- in + perh. a disused simple word akin to L. bibere to drink. Cf. Imbibe.]
- To tinge deeply; to dye; to cause to absorb; as, clothes thoroughly imbued with black.1913 Webster
- To tincture deeply; to cause to become impressed or penetrated; as, to imbue the minds of youth with good principles.1913 Webster
Thy words with grace divine
Imbued, bring to their sweetness no satiety.Milton.1913 Webster
- To tinge deeply; to dye; to cause to absorb; as, clothes thoroughly imbued with black.